The 17609 / 17610 Patna–Purna Express is an express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 17609/17610 train numbers on a weekly basis.Temporary Stoppages for Trains at Maihar Station to facilitate "Chaitra Navrati Festival" PilgrimsSCR Provides Baby Food at Stations/Trains as part of Janani Sewa54 trains to remain cancelled
Service
The 17609/Patna–Purna Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 1734 km in 32h 4m. The 17610/Purna–Patna Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 1734 km in 32h 20m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 12 coaches:
1 AC II Tier 1 AC III Tier 5 Sleeper coaches 1 Pantry car 2 General Unreserved 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Patna to Purna and vice versa.
See also
Patna Junction railway station Purna Junction railway station
Notes
References
External links
17609/Patna–Purna Express India Rail Info 17610/Purna–Patna Express India Rail Info